Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W650

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W650, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was manufactured 23 months before the W650 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS2 matches up vs the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS2 vs the W650.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and W650.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W650 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.